Newly crowned Miss World Yu Wenxia of China acknowledges the audience after being crowned Miss World 2012 at the Ordos Stadium Arena
in inner Mongolia, China, on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012. Wenxia of China
defeated more than 100 other hopefuls at the glittering ceremony.

Miss World 2012 winner Yu Wenxia (center) of China, second place contestant Miss Wales Sophie Moulds (left) and third place Miss Australia Jessica Kahawaty (right) pose for photos following the pageant's final ceremony.

Miss World 2012 winner Yu Wenxia (center) of China, second place contestant Miss Wales Sophie Moulds (left) and third place Miss Australia Jessica Kahawaty (right) pose for photos following the pageant's final ceremony.